Family Law, Divorce & Matrimonial Disputes
Divorce, child custody, maintenance, and domestic violence matters handled with discretion and a focus on your interests.
Family disputes are rarely only about the law – they involve people who once trusted each other and now need a way forward. Lexcrest handles divorce, custody, maintenance, and matrimonial disputes with a focus on protecting your interests while keeping the process as dignified as possible.
How We Help
- Mutual consent and contested divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, Special Marriage Act, and Muslim personal law
- Child custody and guardianship disputes
- Maintenance and alimony, including under Section 144 BNSS (formerly Section 125 CrPC)
- Domestic violence protection under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
- Dowry harassment matters under Section 85 BNS (formerly Section 498A IPC)
- Division of matrimonial property and streedhan recovery
Our Approach
Where reconciliation or a mutual consent divorce is realistic, we explore it first – it is faster, less expensive, and less damaging for any children involved. Where the matter is contested, we prepare thoroughly, because custody and maintenance outcomes often turn on documentation and conduct that needs to be recorded properly from the start, not reconstructed later.
When to Consult a Family Law Advocate
Before you sign any settlement, before you move out of a shared home, or as soon as a marriage has reached a point where separation is being seriously considered – early advice prevents avoidable mistakes.
Common questions about Family Law, Divorce & Matrimonial Disputes
Under the Hindu Marriage Act, there is typically a statutory cooling-off period, though courts can waive it in appropriate cases. Overall timelines depend on the specific court, but mutual consent matters are generally much faster than contested ones.
No u2014 Indian courts decide custody based on the welfare of the child, not automatically in favour of either parent. We help you build a case around the child's best interests.
Yes, interim and ongoing maintenance can often be claimed during pending proceedings, and in some cases even without filing for divorce.